86 FORAGE CROPS 
Manures and fertilizers for Pearl millet 
In order that a large yield of succulent forage 
may be secured, Pearl millet should be grown only 
on naturally rich lands, or on those heavily manured 
or fertilized. The soil should be thoroughly and 
deeply prepared, for, although it is a surface feeder, 
the roots more completely occupy the soil than is 
the case with the Barnyard or other kinds of mil- 
let. The manures should be broadcasted, previous 
to seeding, at the rate of ten to twelve tons per 
acre. Fertilizing should follow the recommenda- 
tions made for Barnyard millet. 
Amount of seed and method of seeding 
The quantity of seed required is relatively small, 
as the plants possess the branching habit. If 
planted in rows to allow of tillage, three feet apart, 
one pound of seed will be sufficient for an acre. 
This will provide a seed every three or four inches 
in the row. If broadcasted, three or four pounds 
per acre will be sufficient. Pearl millet germinates 
quickly, and grows very rapidly. It withstands 
drought well. It should be tilled, the surface being 
kept constantly stirred, if best results are to be 
had, particularly in dry seasons. Pearl millet is 
frequently grown with vining varieties of cowpeas, 
the stalks making a good support for the peas. 
